{"product_id":"dorman-946-951-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-951 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-951 Drive Shaft for Heavy-Duty GM Trucks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-951 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, Silverado 3500 Classic, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, Sierra 3500 Classic, and Sierra 3500 applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, and joints to simplify driveline replacement on the rear of regular chassis cab trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for direct replacement use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for application-specific fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 88.239 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft wall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 946-951, is built for rear-position regular chassis cab trucks and is listed for 2004-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic, 2004-2006 GMC Sierra 3500, 2007-2010 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic. The steel shaft uses a slip yoke and greaseable design, with adjustable overall length to match the specified application. This part cross-references OE number 15024431 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn yokes or joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play caused by damaged shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on rear drive shaft assemblies in heavy-duty chassis cab trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after corrosion, wear, or driveline damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment and chassis cab configuration before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed years and notes, including Regular Chassis Cab and the 2006 GL2 identifier where shown. Inspect related driveline components, mounting points, and mating surfaces before installing the replacement shaft. Because this assembly is adjustable, final fit should be checked during installation to ensure proper driveline alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core components for the listed applications. The pre-balanced design and greaseable construction support straightforward service on compatible Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 rear driveline setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798268965045,"sku":"BKKY-946-951","price":719.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946951_Fro.jpg?v=1784010099","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-951-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}